Jones Middle School
8th Grade N.C Mountains Field Trip
On Tuesday, April 26 through Wednesday, April 27, the eighth graders will have the opportunity to travel to
the mountains of North Carolina. Specifically we will be going to Linville Caverns, Emerald Village, The
Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. Teachers have provided cross-curricular activities for the students
throughout the year in preparation for this trip. We will depart at 6:00 a.m. from Jones Middle School.
Please have your child to school by 5:30 a.m. Due to time for travel and a reservation time at Linville Cavern,
if your child is late for the buses they will miss the field trip. We will be returning to JMS between 9:00 pm
and 10:00 pm. The price for the adventure to the mountains is $175, which covers the traveling cost (via
Coach Buses), overnight stay, dinner and bowling on Tuesday and admission to all attractions. The students
will eat a picnic lunch; either brought from home or from the cafeteria; and they will need spending money for
a fast food dinner plus any purchases from the various gift shops.
Please make field trip checks payable to Jones Middle School
Payments can be made toward the trip, but the full amount of $175 is due by March 18.
Behavior/Academic Guidelines for Trip Eligibility
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Between 1/4 and 4/1, your child must have no in or out of school suspensions.
This will serve as an Incentive trip.
If your child is ineligible due to behavior or academic reasons NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. Please
encourage your child to be on his/her best behavior and to perform well in the classroom to ensure
participation in this wonderful endeavor.
Trip Information
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It is on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis; there are only 50 seats available.
Students will be sharing rooms with 4 students per room.
Bags will be searched prior to loading the bus before departure.
Chaperone Information
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It is on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis until seats are full (50 seats available).
If you are interested in chaperoning this trip, please call Ms. Grimmett at 252-448-3956.
Chaperones must ride the buses to and from the mountains.
Chaperones will room with their child.
Each chaperone will be assigned a small group of students.
Other Important Information
Please contact Lorin Grimmett if you have questions or would like to chaperone this trip.
If your child is asthmatic or on medication, he/she is required to have the appropriate medicines with him/her
for the trip…including inhalers and other required medications.
Medicines that are kept at school and all medical information sheets will be taken on the trip.
Jones Middle School does not carry accident or liability insurance to cover injuries to a student or sickness
contracted by students on school sponsored field trips. The Student Accident Insurance Policy available to
purchase covers accidental injuries that occur on school sponsored and supervised activities. In addition,
parent insurance may also provide coverage for injuries their children may receive on field trips.